BROADWAS, a parish in the lower division of the
hundred of OSWALDSLOW, though locally in the upper
division of the hundred of Doddingtree, county of WORCESTER,
6 miles (W.) from Worcester, containing 272
inhabitants. The living is a rectory, in the archdeaconry
and diocese of Worcester, rated in the king's
books at £ 10. 9.2., and in the patronage of the Dean
and Chapter of Worcester. The church is dedicated
to St. Mary Magdalene. The river Teme runs through
the parish.